Technical Advisor II, Maternal Newborn and Child Health

The MNCH Technical Advisor II is an advanced subject matter expert who will oversee the MNCH components of complex technical programs, directing and advising other technical staff members. The Technical Advisor II will provide oversight to the day-to-day technical and operational aspects of MNCH and integrated health projects and will supervise technical staff members ensuring that project activities are on track with work plans. This position will inform project design and implementation, drawing from their technical expertise in MNCH and will support or lead the development of proposals for local and regional MNCH and integrated health initiatives. The MNCH Technical Advisor II will lead the development and revision of best practice documents, monitors budgets in collaboration with finance staff, and will be expected to coordinate and work with a diverse group of organizations, such as the Ministries of Health, international and national development partner organizations, and the Departments of State to complete work.

This is a remote position that can be based in any country where FHI 360 is currently registered.

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• Provides input to senior technical leadership at project and organizational levels on global and national MNCH best practices, guidelines and normative policies.
• Leads the creation of the technical portion of MNCH program designs within the given resource and financial constraints.
• Coordinates with project technical and programmatic staff to ensure that activities are implemented as per global and local best practices, that they meet client expectations and can achieve expected targets, and that they are consistent with award requirements and FHI 360 policy.
• Continually maintains a dialogue and technical exchange with field counterparts and technical staff members of implementing partners.
• Provides global technical leadership in MNCH as a representative of FHI 360, including by representing the organization to external entities at professional meetings and conferences.
• Influences the design and scope of organizational MNCH initiatives and programs.
• Develops strategies and tools for specific technical activities.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with donor / client organizations, relevant government agencies, bilateral and other NGOs.
• Leads the design and development of MNCH proposals.
• Assists in managing client relations, including by reviewing technical reports for clients and preparing and delivering presentations to clients on progress.
• Identifies strategies to address knowledge and capacity gaps in MNCH among HQ and project staff.
• Proactively identifies risks or challenges to technical deliverables and creates mitigation plan.

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FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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